George Floyd's death: Trump urges Americans to 'stand up for victims' amid protests

While US President Donald Trump himself has mostly tweeted short phrases including “law & order”, “make America great again”, White House has released a statement on June 4 saying that POTUS wants “justice for everyone”. According to Trump, “victims” of both racism and looting in United States are “oftentimes” same. While urging citizens to “stand up” for affected people, US President said that destruction that is taking place in country amid protests over George Floyd’s death will t be igred. 

Recently, all 50 US states witnessed organised demonstrations against racial discrimination, and Floyd has become latest face of ‘Black lives Matter’ movement. Trump’s call for justice came just days after he threatened protesters of using military force against m and even called goverrs t opting for National Guard as “weak”.

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George Floyd, a 46-year-old African American man, died in police custody and video of incident spread r across United States while country was already battling global health crisis. In viral foot, police officer could be seen kneeling over Floyd’s neck while he was struggling for breath while being handcuffed. All four police officers involved in 46-year-old’s case have w been arrested after being fired. US President Donald Trump, who has said that he stands for justice, has threatened 'outsiders' for violence.

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'Healing t hatred'

Trump has previously ted that “justice has never been achieved by an angry mob” and ensured that justice will be delivered.  US President has t only called entire incident a “grave trdy” but said he understands Americans are filled with “horror, anger and grief”. However, US President ensured that even though he stands as an “ally” to justice, his administration will stand against violence that has rocked country for several days. Trump has called for, “healing t hatred, justice, t chaos”, to urge Americans to refrain from “mayhem” and ensuring that he understands ‘pain’ of peaceful protests. 

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